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PICTURE FRAMES
![]() Treatment of 19th century frame | ![]() Portrait frameBefore treatment | ![]() Portrait frameAfter treatment |
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![]() | ![]() Victorian frame missing large piecesThis large frame had suffered extreme damage and the loss of multiple sections. | ![]() Victorian frame missing large piecesThe first step of any frame treatment is stabilizing the underlying wood joinery. |
![]() Victorian frame missing large piecesMissing pieces can be molded and cast, but this frame required extensive hand-sculpting of new elements. | ![]() Victorian frame missing large pieces24k leaf, bronze and copper alloy powders in emulsion, and water-based antiquing varnishes are used to match the surrounding antique gilding. | ![]() |
![]() Frame element from a Munger clockOne of the eagle heads and one of the leaf tips was missing. | ![]() Frame element from a Munger clockThe pieces were repaired, and the missing head and leaf tips were hand-sculpted. | ![]() Frame element from a Munger clockThe new pieces were gilded with 24K gold leaf. |
![]() Frame element from a Munger clockThe shiny new gilt was toned down with antique washes. | ![]() Munger clock, repaired top in place | ![]() Portrait frame before treatment |
![]() Portrait frameBefore treatment: this frame had fallen off a wall, and the impact caused the rails to separate at the corners. | ![]() Portrait frameDuring treatment: sometimes, the first step of a frame restoration is to tighten gaps at the mitred corners. | ![]() Portrait frameAfter treatment: broken pieces assembled, missing pieces created, and spot gilding complete |
![]() Square frame with separating cornersBefore treatment | ![]() Square frame with separating cornersAfter treatment | ![]() On site treatments can be arranged.Frames that are very large or fragile are sometimes best treated on site. |
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